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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Ulster University and University of Hertfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Ulster University is ahead on ranking, employment; University of Hertfordshire on established, international, courses.

Ulster University vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Ulster University and University of Hertfordshire both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Design & Fashion. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,990 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 17 and University of Hertfordshire in 14, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#595
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#601
#60
Guardian UK
#69
1968
Established
1952
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Ulster University

University of Hertfordshire

86.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.5%
57.5%

International

International student share

170
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
VS

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

49 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Ulster University

University of Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Public Health & Epidemiology, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Architecture, English Literature, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Biology, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Medicine.

Only at Ulster University

Only at University of Hertfordshire

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Ulster University
£17,490
University of Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £1,990 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ulster University
No data
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster University yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Ulster University

University of Hertfordshire

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    79%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction67%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ulster University vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

Is Ulster University or University of Hertfordshire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,990 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Ulster University and University of Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Music, Film Production & Cinematography and 37 more.

Does Ulster University or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

What can you study at Ulster University but not at University of Hertfordshire?

Ulster University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Irish Studies, English Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Hertfordshire but not at Ulster University?

University of Hertfordshire teaches 37 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Geography (General) and 29 more.

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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses